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Competition probe launched amongst top UK housebuilding firms

Barratt, Bellway, Redrow and Taylor Wimpey are amongst the top housebuilding firms being investigated for information sharing in CMA competition probe.
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Gove announces new plans to boost brownfield building

Housing secretary Michael Gove has opened a consultation on plans to boost brownfield building in England's 20 largest cities.
A construction worker builds the facade of a building

40% of Build-to-Rent sites experience planning consent delays

According to new research from the British Property Federation the wait time on obtaining planning consent for built to rent sites is 12 months 'at least'. 
93% of SMEs surveyed by the Home Builders Federation cite delays in securing planning permission as a major barrier to growth

Planning permission delays holding back 93% of SMEs

93% of SMEs surveyed by the Home Builders Federation cite delays in securing planning permission as a major barrier to growth.
Design partner at Marrons, Luke Hillson, gives his thoughts on the latest changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

NPPF: Beauty is in the eye of the beholding planning authority

With a design lens, design partner at Marrons, Luke Hillson, gives his thoughts on the latest changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which concern clarity of communication, density, character and continue to emphasise beauty further.
Specialist sciences developer Mission Street and BGO have secured resolution to grant planning consent for a purpose-built commercial science scheme totaling 180,000 sq ft

Mission Street and BGO secure approval for Oxford’s largest commercial science scheme

Specialist sciences developer Mission Street and BGO have secured resolution to grant planning consent for a purpose-built commercial science scheme totaling 180,000 sq ft.
Homeowners and businesses will find the installation of solar panels easier

Changes to planning rules to make solar panel installation easier for homes and businesses

Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean homeowners and businesses will find the installation of solar panels easier.
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Planning systems for business: 2023 and beyond

A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce calls on the government to unlock the planning system to boost investment.
The State of the Profession report from the Royal Town Planning Institute has found increased gender parity and growing diversity in the field

Planning profession report from RTPI shows salaries are in decline

The State of the Profession report from the Royal Town Planning Institute has found increased gender parity in the field, but resourcing challenges are still impacting the profession.
Mid distance view of diverse cargo handlers and supervisors approaching camera in reflective vests and hardhats amidst stacks of cargo containers.

BPF highlights need for more strategic freight and logistics planning

The British Property Federation has called for greater strategic planning in response to the government’s Call for Evidence on planning for freight and logistics.
Construction in progress of the new bridge over the Firth of Forth, between Fife and the Lothians, represenitng projects potentially affect by the NSIP reforms

Government must go further on NSIP reforms, RPTI warns

Proposed reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) process in England have been praised by the RPTI- but will procedural action be enough?
High angle view of architect, electrician and builders wearing work helmets and reflective vest standing on concrete floor, discussing over blueprint, representing the planning sector

Planning skills shortage: How can the planning sector attract new diverse talent?

A staggering 43% drop in Local Authority net expenditure on planning services from 2009 to 2020 has left the planning system in a dire state. Andrew Close, director of education and profession, RTPI, explores how the planning sector can attract new diverse talent.
The Royal Town Planning Institute has launched a campaign to battle planning misinformation around planners and their role in the planning system 

RTPI launches campaign to battle planning misinformation

The Royal Town Planning Institute has launched a campaign to battle planning misinformation around planners and their role in the planning system.
A view across meadow grass to a new build housing estate near Milton Keynes, England, representing Gove's plan to Relax planning rules

Gove’s plans to relax planning rules met with mixed response

Michael Gove has announced a £24m package including ‘super squads’ and relaxing planning rules, including developing more brownfield and retail units to deliver new homes.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning has launched an inquiry into England's developer contributions systems

Developer contributions inquiry launched by APPG on Housing and Planning

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning has launched an inquiry into England's developer contributions systems.
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Social Value in construction: £1.08bn generated from £4.57bn contracts

£1.08bn of Social Value was generated from contracts worth £4.57bn, according to the third annual Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report.
A young Caucasian male construction worker is taking a break to wipe the sweat from his forehead, representing the stress SME housebuilders currently face

92% of SME housebuilders not satisfied with Government’s approach to planning

Local Planning Authority delays in securing planning permission or discharging conditions were identified as a key barrier to growth by 93% of SME housebuilder respondents.
People walking by Tate Modern, an art gallery in south bank of London on a summer morning

The implications of the Tate Modern private nuisance case on planning authorities

Chris Marsden, partner in property disputes at law firm Moore Barlow, outlines how the Tate Modern private nuisance case could impact developers and planning authorities.
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Proposed planning fees increase comes too late, according to the RTPI

An increase in planning fees could relieve hard-pressed local planning authorities but may be too late for others.
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Rethinking new development for post-pandemic working habits

A new report suggests post-pandemic working habits mean the built environment sector should prepare for 40% homeworking. Greg Mitchell, executive planning director at Summix, explores the future of work.
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Call for Scotland’s new first minister to remove housebuilding barriers

Housebuilders call for Scotland's new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to engage with business and remove housebuilding barriers.
Nearly nine out of ten planners feel that social media is fuelling misinformation about local planning issues, according to the RTPI

Social media fuels misinformation on local planning issues, say 87% of planners

Nearly nine out of ten planners feel that social media is fuelling misinformation about local planning issues, according to the RTPI.
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RTPI calls for improvement on fundamentally important NPPF topics

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has called for an improvement on fundamentally important NPPF topics before future consultation with the public, experts, and practitioners.
As the National Planning Policy Framework consultation comes to an end, "serious concerns" have been raised by UK100's interim chief executive

“Serious concerns” over National Planning Policy Framework as consultation ends

As the National Planning Policy Framework consultation comes to an end, UK100's interim chief executive has written to Michael Gove with "serious concerns".
The RTPI warns that planning reforms in the NPPF would strip councils of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development

Proposed NPPF planning reforms would reduce delivery of affordable homes, sustainability and infrastructure

The Royal Town Planning Institute have released their consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), arguing that councils will be stripped of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development.
Embedding climate change resilience won’t happen without town planners - and the application of data-informed strategies to build a sustainable future

Why the town planner is key to embedding climate change resilience

Embedding climate resilience won’t happen, argues Atkins Associate Directors Viral Desai and Catalina Galego Lopez, without our town planners - the people that bring economics, data-informed strategies and the environment together to build a sustainable future for tomorrow.

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